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A serotonin receptor [[antagonist]] is a type of receptor drug that inhibits action at serotonin receptors.
A serotonin receptor [[antagonist]] is a type of receptor drug that inhibits action at serotonin receptors.


Many [[anti-psychotics]] and anti-emetics are serotonin receptor antagonists. One example is galanolactone, a chemical found in ginger, that acts as an anti-emetic via its action as a 5-HT<sub>3</sub> antagonist.
Many [[antipsychotics]] like [[Haloperidol]] or [[Quetiapine]] and anti-emetics are serotonin receptor antagonists. One example is galanolactone, a chemical found in ginger, that acts as an anti-emetic via its action as a 5-HT<sub>3</sub> antagonist.


==Serotonin syndrome==
==Serotonin syndrome==